What is Lent?
Holy Week
Lent Facts
Triduum
100

What is prayer?

Spending time with God and developing a relationship with Him

100

On this day, Jesus entered Jerusalem to the cheers of the people

Palm Sunday

100

How many Stations of the Cross are there?

14

100

What special ceremony occurs at Holy Thursday Mass?

Washing of the feet

200

What is fasting?

Giving something up for Lent to unite ourselves to Jesus spending 40 days in the desert

200

On this day, Jesus instituted the Eucharist at the Last Supper

Holy Thursday

200

How long is Lent?

40 days

200

Where is the Sacrament moved to at the end of Holy Thursday Mass?

The chapel

300

What is almsgiving?

Giving up our time in service to others to follow the example of Jesus

300

On this day, Jesus died on the cross 

Good Friday

300

What does the word Triduum mean?

Three Days

300

What is the high point of the Vigil Mass?

Induction of new members into the Church

400

Why do we observe Lent?

We are preparing for the Easter season

400

On this day, Jesus rose from the dead

Easter Sunday

400

What language is the word Triduum from?

Latin

400

How many readings are read at the Easter Vigil?

Between three and seven

500

What color represents Lent?

Purple

500

Which two days of the year are the only two where there is no Mass?

Good Friday and Holy Saturday

500

Where was Jesus cricified?

Golgotha

500

How long is the Easter octave?

8 days

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